A Geographical Description of the World

[..Intended as an Accompaniment to the Map of the World on Mercator's Projection], by John Melish, (Scottish, 1771-1822), Philadelphia: published John Melish, 1818, with three folding maps (complete), leather backed marbled boards, and gilt titled spine, contains account of the main voyages, including those of Cook, Vancouver, and Perouse, 8-1/4 x 5-1/2 in., Provenance: Collection from an Important American Family, Note: Last auction record Swann 1996. Sold for $800.
Condition Report: front board almost detached but holding, some loss to leather at spine and rubbing to marbled boards, some overall water damage; map with one 3-1/2 in. tear, and overall toning